New Mexico Utah Governors Promote Bipartisan Civility After Kirk Killing

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham and Utah Governor Spencer Cox, representing the Democratic and Republican parties respectively, have come together to promote political civility and bipartisanship in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Their dialogue, held at the University of Notre Dame, emphasized the importance of respectful disagreement and reducing polarization through mutual respect and understanding. Both governors highlighted that despite political differences, there are shared values across parties, and constructive debate is essential for democracy. They discussed how efforts such as their collaboration in the Western Governors Association and focusing on common issues like housing affordability demonstrate successful bipartisan governance. Cox has been vocal in calling for calm and civil discourse following Kirk's murder, advocating for "disagreeing better" as a means to counteract political violence. Lujan Grisham noted the rise in threats against politicians and stressed the need to restore respect in political conversations, underscoring the urgency of their bipartisan example in a divided nation.